The nurse is preparing an education program on hearing impairment for a group of new staff nurses.What concepts should be included?

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When discussing hearing impairment in children,the nurse should include information about differences in hearing losses,such as with a slight hearing loss,the child is usually unaware of a hearing difficulty,and with a severe loss,the child may hear a loud noise if it is nearby.An infant with a hearing loss may lack the startle response,and a hearing impaired child may avoid social interaction.Children with a sensorineural hearing loss would not benefit from a hearing aid.Identification of a hearing loss is imperative in the first 3 to 6 months to facilitate language and educational development for children.

The Nurse Is Preparing an Education Program on Hearing Impairment